Donation Law
/ˌdoʊˈneɪʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the voluntary transfer of property or assets without consideration, typically for charitable, philanthropic, or personal purposes.
Under donation law, the donor must intend to give the property without receiving anything in exchange.
- (n.) Legal rules regulating the validity, acceptance, and limitations of gifts and donations, including requirements for formalities and revocability.
Donation law often requires donations above a certain amount to be documented in writing to be enforceable.
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Commentary
Donation law typically overlaps with gift law and contract principles but emphasizes the lack of consideration; drafters should clearly distinguish donations from contracts to avoid ambiguity.
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